In Memory of
STEWART, FREDRICK BENNETT, F B
Private, F/64943West Nova Scotia Regiment, R.C.I.C.
who dead 21 age
on 22nd July 1943
Son of George William and Isabelle Stewart, of Murray Harbor, King's Co., Prince Edward Island.
Born: December 13, 1923 Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island
Enlistment: June 26, 1942 New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Letter (October 3, 1943). Final letter to his mother shortly before his death on October 22, 1943.
He was believed to be wounded in action on October 5, 1943.
Photo of Daniel J. MacDonald and his wife, Pauline - Minister of Veterans Affairs Daniel J. MacDonald
and his wife Pauline are seen here paying respects to Private Fredrick B. Stewart of Murray Harbour, PEI.
Daniel MacDonald served with the Cape Breton Highlanders as a Sergeant during the Italian Campaign.
He was wounded in action during the Battle of Senio River in December of 1944 and later served as the Minister of Veterans Affairs from 1972 to 1980.
The photo was taken by his executive assistant, Robert Mill during the 30th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign in 1975.
Daniel MacDonald is seen here paying respects to Private Fredrick B. Stewart during the 60th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign in 2005.
Daniel's father was at the very same spot paying respects to Fredrick Stewart 30 years earlier.
Murray Harbour Monument
Commonwealth War Graves Commission, 2018-08-08
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